Inquest index: 1916-1963

Just updated with surviving inquest papers from 1916-1939 and April - December 1963 (Glebe Coroners Court), the inquest index is a valuable source for family historians. This webinar will show you how to use the Inquest Index and explore the new additions.

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Page from the inquest file Douglas Perryman

Inquests & coronial records guide

Inquests are conducted by coroners and are held to investigate the manner and cause of a death or a fire. Not all deaths resulted in an inquest

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Inquests 1942–1963

Introduction to using NSW Coroners Inquest Papers for the years 1940–1963

  • Friday 22 March 10.30am–11.30am